Amazon Japan has the GF1 available for preorder.
Now you can preorder the red white and black  Panasonic GF1 models with Amazon JAPAN.
Europeans still have to wait :(
Now you can preorder the red white and black  Panasonic GF1 models with Amazon JAPAN.
Europeans still have to wait :(
Jerry sent me following email:
When shooting RAW – they (the GH1 owners) should not use NR -2 setting!
http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1041&message=32843973
and
http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1041&message=32676299
Best Regards,
The guys from engadget are getting excited with the Panasonic GF1. Read the following preview they made. You can also find some videos:
http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/03/panasonic-lumix-dmc-gf1-hands-on/
P.S.: Amazon Europe and Japan do not have the GF1 preorder options. As soon as they have it available we will inform you!
Cheers!
lenstip made a interesting comparison between the two lenses. Which is the best lens? Read their review!
In this post we will continuely post all interesting news about the GF1!
All what you need to know is available here:
http://panasonic.net/avc/lumix/systemcamera/gms/gf1/index.html
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PREORDER NOW (AVAILABILITY IN OCTOBER!):
Both configuration are available for preorder at amazon US
Panasonic DMC-GF1K-K 12.1MP Micro Four-Thirds Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera with 14-45mm Lens
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The Panasonic LUMIX G 20mm f/1.7 Aspherical Pancake Lens for Micro Four Thirds Interchangeable Lens Cameras and Panasonic 45mm f/2.8 Aspherical MEGA OIS Lens for Micro Four Thirds Interchangeable Lens Cameras
are also available for preorder!
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BHphoto: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/
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PREVIEW:
http://www.dpreview.com/previews/PanasonicGF1/
German forum four thirds: http://www.forum-fourthirds.de/lumix-gf1.html
http://www.dcresource.com/reviews/panasonic/dmc_gf1-review
http://www.letsgodigital.org/en/23071/panasonic-dmc-gf1-review/
http://www.quesabesde.com/noticias/panasonic-lumix-dmc-gf1,1_5588 (spanish only)
http://www.dslrmagazine.com/digital/camaras-evf/panasonic-gf1-toma-de-contacto.html (spanish only)
http://www.akihabaranews.com/en/news_details.php?id=18802(Recently added to the list)
http://www.dcresource.com/reviews/panasonic/dmc_gf1-review(Recently added to the list)
http://www.cameralabs.com/reviews/Panasonic_Lumix_DMC_GF1/verdict.shtml(Recently added to the list)
http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/03/panasonic-lumix-dmc-gf1-hands-on/(Recently added to the list)
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IMAGE SAMPLES:
http://www.dpreview.com/previews/PanasonicGF1/page14.asp
http://www.letsgodigital.org/en/23069/panasonic-gf1-test/
RAW files-Â http://www.photographyblog.com/articles/panasonic_gf1_photos/
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GF1 SLIDESHOW:
http://www.pcmag.com/slideshow_viewer/0,1205,l=243676&a=243657&po=1,00.asp?p=y
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GF1 Video:
http://www.ephoto.sk/foto-technika/novinky/panasonic-lumix-gf1/
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Videos made with the GF1:
http://www.photographyblog.com/articles/panasonic_gf1_videos/(Recently added to the list)
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GF1 versus E-P1 discussions:
http://m43forum.com/index.php?topic=624.0
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PRESS RELEASE:
http://www.ephotozine.com/article/Panasonic-Lumix-DMCGF1-12106
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OFFICIAL PANASONIC LINKS:
http://panasonic.net/avc/lumix/pressrelease/index.html
http://panasonic.net/avc/lumix/systemcamera/gms/index.html

The optional external LiveViewFinder looks damn cool!
http://panasonic.net/avc/lumix/systemcamera/gms/gf1/functions.html#versatile_accessories
I spoke with both k-rumors and photorumors administrators. It seems Ricoh will release soon an APSC-C camera which should be very similar to the MicroFourThirds cameras.
So finally MicroFourThirds is becoming some kind of competition!
read more here:

We contacted our sources and they told us the camera is probably real! And the sensor is a APS-C sensor (x 1.5). That’s a strange move from Leica, they want go their own way and not join the successfully MicroFourThirds standard. Let’s see what happens the September 9th when Leica is going to unveil their new products. At least you can enjoy the new Panasonic GF1 ;)
Here you have the specs